通裏

通裏 is also named 通里, HT5, Tongli
Tongli
Tongli

Tongli(HT5, 通里) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyin Heart Meridian of Hand. Tongli is the Luo Connecting Point of the heart.

Meaning

Tong, leading to; li, interior. From this point the collateral of the meridian diverges and relates to the Small Intestine Meridian.

Location

1 cun above Shenmen, on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpiulnaris.

Indication

Cardiac pain, bradycardia, hysteria, aphasia.

Method

Perpendicularly 0.3~0.5 cun.